Whatever happens in San Francisco, it will likely 'be a bellwether for other cities and states,' said Matt Daus, president of the International Association of Transportation Regulators.
Uber and taxis have long been mortal enemies. But now, disruptor and disrupted are joining forces in the hopes that each can provide what the other lacks: more drivers for Uber and more business for taxis.
Eventually, all 1,075 taxis in San Francisco will be eligible to participate. Fares will be the same as those for UberX rides, enabling taxi drivers to take advantage of surge pricing. Taxi drivers will be able to see fares in advance and will have the power to decline any trip. Kim says the vast majority of taxi drivers in The City are looking forward to picking up rides on the Uber app. But not everyone is convinced. The San Francisco Taxi Worker’s Alliance, which represents a subset of drivers, and the SFMTA’s Citizens Advisory Council have come out against the program. For many drivers, the problem isn’t the program itself, it’s the company running it.
Chris Sweis, CEO of San Francisco Yellow Cab, predicts there won’t be a big impact on paratransit passengers because Uber’s surge pricing tends to happen when few paratransit customers are taking rides. “We’re going to be watching it very, very closely,” Sweis said. “Having an equitable transportation system is something that is certainly important to me and important to the MTA and everybody else.
Taxi driver George Lama understands fellow taxi drivers’ distrust of Uber. But he’s personally eager to pick up Uber passengers. “For all those who object, you don’t have to use it. Just don’t ruin it for all of us,” Lama said. “Whether you like them or not, Uber is a brand, and they’re not going nowhere. This will kickstart our industry,”
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